Find out more about this new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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